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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Germs: They do a body good. Finally, a study has surfaced espousing the value of good old dirt and grime and yes, even bacteria. And apparently, dirt is even good for kids, especially when carried into the house by that "nasty ol' dog," if researchers theories are correct. It's sad, but it happens — the new, precious, squeaky-clean baby arrives and the dog starts getting squeezed out of the picture. If lucky, the dog only has to endure more baths than normal, but the less lucky find themselves looking forlorn through the b...
Some 30 years after the fact, Ryan Figg has a picture at home commemorating when he was a team roping champ with the High Plains Junior Rodeo Association. The photo conjures up images of his fellow competitors — not that it's necessary. CMI photo: Tony BullocksPablo Martinez of Lovington tries to hold on during his ride during the 2011 High Plains Junior Rodeo Finals at Curry County Events Center in Clovis. The finals are set for the Events Center again this week, the 38th c... Full story
Some 30 years after the fact, Ryan Figg has a picture at home commemorating when he was a team roping champ with the High Plains Junior Rodeo Association. The photo conjures up images of his fellow competitors — not that it's necessary. CMI photo: Tony BullocksPablo Martinez of Lovington tries to hold on during his ride during the 2011 High Plains Junior Rodeo Finals at Curry County Events Center in Clovis. The finals are set for the Events Center again this week, the 38th c...
TUCUMCARI — Quay County took the deciding game from Curry County 14-9 on Sunday in the best-of-three District 3 Little League Seniors Division series. Quay won Friday's opener 12-11 at Harris Field before Curry County forced a third game with a 5-4 win earlier on Sunday. Quay will represent District 3 in double-elimination state competitition beginning July 27 at Rio Rancho H.S., faccing the District 7 winner in a 1 p.m. first-round game. Zia will represent the district in three of the other four age divisions — 9-10, 10-...
TUCUMCARI — Quay County took the deciding game from Curry County 14-9 on Sunday in the best-of-three District 3 Little League Seniors Division series. Quay won Friday's opener 12-11 at Harris Field before Curry County forced a third game with a 5-4 win earlier on Sunday. Quay will represent District 3 in double-elimination state competitition beginning July 27 at Rio Rancho H.S., faccing the District 7 winner in a 1 p.m. first-round game. Zia will represent the district in three of the other four age divisions — 9-10, 10-...
Joshua McLaurin, 13, and Mariah Griego, 13, hovered over paperwork in a conference room in the Clovis Teen Court building Monday afternoon as they prepared for a trial at the Curry County Courthouse. CMI staff photo: Alisa Boswell Left to right, Charles Hernandez, 16, Jose Alvarado, 13, and Isaiah Gabaldon, 14, all lawyers and prosecutors in the teen court program, have dinner as they discuss an upcoming trial on Monday. The three boys said defendant teens who come through... Full story
Health Care Act not suited for U.S. In his Thursday letter — "Old health care system was not working" — Leon Logan insinuates the Heritage Foundation backs the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It does not. Among cons their analysts cite: - ACA adds 35 million Medicaid clients, increasing the federal deficit. CBO estimates a $1.2 trillion deficit by year 11. Actual cost unknown. - Eighteen new taxes levied on businesses and individuals, $500 billion cut from Medicare reducing services for the elderly. - Intrudes on the doc...
At first blush, it might sound like a good idea to unload the state's supercomputer, Encanto, as a symbol of Gov. Bill Richardson-era excess, a la the state jet. After all, it supposedly can't pay its bills, and its once lofty ranking of third-fastest in the world has slipped out of the top 100. But just as Gov. Susana Martinez found an experienced broker with the right connections to get the best possible deal for the jet — $2.5 million six years after it had been purchased for $5.5 million, and saving the state almost $...
Joshua McLaurin, 13, and Mariah Griego, 13, hovered over paperwork in a conference room in the Clovis Teen Court building Monday afternoon as they prepared for a trial at the Curry County Courthouse. CMI staff photo: Alisa Boswell Left to right, Charles Hernandez, 16, Jose Alvarado, 13, and Isaiah Gabaldon, 14, all lawyers and prosecutors in the teen court program, have dinner as they discuss an upcoming trial on Monday. The three boys said defendant teens who come through...
Curry and Roosevelt counties' schools administrators are looking at ways to pull up their underperforming students, as the new state School Grading System shows that they are failing them. The majority of schools in the counties have received grades of C and lower in the category of growth of lowest-performing students, according to grades recently issued by the Public Education Department. "We made an F at our elementary," said Grady schools Superintendent Ted Trice. "We're not getting them to the level that they need to... Full story
Curry and Roosevelt counties' schools administrators are looking at ways to pull up their underperforming students, as the new state School Grading System shows that they are failing them. The majority of schools in the counties have received grades of C and lower in the category of growth of lowest-performing students, according to grades recently issued by the Public Education Department. "We made an F at our elementary," said Grady schools Superintendent Ted Trice. "We're not getting them to the level that they need to...
Recent rains have given the city water suppliers' 65 wells an unexpected break over the summer. Brian Daly, the general manager of EPCOR, Brian Daly, the general manager of EPCOR said water usage was cut down from 71 percent to 60 percent after the thunderstorm that showered the area with about an inch of rain and postponed the July fourth fireworks display. "It's unusual, in July," Daly said during a city water policy advisory meeting last week, "to have wells off." By this time of the year, Daly said wells are usually at...
Local officials agree the plains of eastern New Mexico have plenty of untapped potential for wind and solar energy. But the key, Gene Hendrick said, is just how all that potential power will get to the rest of the country. That's a big part of this week's Pure Energy Forum and Expo Wednesday and Thursday at the Clovis Civic Center. The event is the first of its kind for Clovis, though a similar event took place in Tucumcari in 2008 — set up with Hendrick aiding Tucumcari officials. "It was similar to this," said Hendrick, a... Full story
The following items will be on the agenda for the Portales City Council meeting at 7 p.m. today in the Council Chambers at city hall: - Presentation of a 25-year service award to Parks and Cemetery Supervisor Ronnie Johns. - Update on U.S. 70 construction. - Appointment of a City of Portales member to JLUS Implementation Partnership Committee - Ratification of Finance Department's actions regarding bills for June 2012 - End of year budget adjustments for the fiscal year of 2011-2012. - Public hearing for Final Budget for the...
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Friday - 9:41 a.m.: Caller reported theft of a fundraising canister from the counter, 400 block of West Seventh Street. - 12:43 p.m.: Caller reported a male tried to sell drugs to her son, 300 block of East Ninth Street. - 2:04 p.m.: Caller reported older male fell and hit his head two days earlier. Going in and out of consciousness since then, 500 block of Heaslet Street. - 3:08 p.m.: Caller reported someone threw a kitten out of a vehicle, near 14th and Thornton stre...
The following items will be on the agenda for the Roosevelt County Commission meeting at 9 a .m. today in the Commission Room at the county courthouse: - Public Requests: Comments are limited to two minutes per person on subjects not on this published agenda. - Report on County Investments — Rob Burpo - Treasurer Report — Mickie Williams - Approve Request for Installation of Light for Flag Pole at Roosevelt County Courthouse — Jake Lopez. - Approve Letter of Support for the Implementation of Highly Erodible Land Initi... Full story
Clovis is one of three New Mexico entities awarded grants from the U.S. Department of Justice, according to a release from U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M. The city will receive $23,717 to purchase law enforcement equipment, including an AFIX Tracker Silver Automated Fingerprint and Palm Print Identification System. The total of the three grants, which also went to Santa Fe and McKinley County, total $100,714. Grants were awarded through the DOJ's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG), which allows...
A Clovis man has been appointed to the Mining Safety Board by Gov. Susana Martinez, according to a brief from the governor's office. Jeff Gordon, a shift mechanic at the east underground facility for Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC, was one of six different appointments announced Monday via the release. Gordon has been certified with Occupational Safety and Health Administration since 1990 and has worked accident free since his hiring in 2008 with Intrepid Potash....
A residence was destroyed by fire Saturday in the 2200 block of Chapparal Avenue, according to a report from the Clovis Fire Department. No injuries were reported, with the cause under investigation. According to the report: - The department was dispatched to the location, in a mobile home park, at 11:05 p.m. for a report of a house and vehicle on fire. Four units responded. - Upon arrival at 11:08, dispatch informed command that a neighbor had heard an explosion, which staff later discovered to be a propane tank on the...
The 27th Special Operations Wing will conduct a series of prescribed controlled burns at Melrose Air Force Range over the next 60 days. The fires will clear vegetation amounts in targeted areas to reduce the risk of wildfires caused by training or lightning. Dates will vary, based on weather conditions. Information: 784-4131....
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs: Friday - 4:29 p.m.: Caller reported a motor vehicle accident without injury, 1400 block South Avenue C. - 5:04 p.m.: Officer requested a case number. - 5:17 p.m.: Caller reported a domestic violence order violation, Walk up. - 5:29 p.m.: Caller reported a vehicle smoking, U.S. 70 near Kenna. - 5:33 p.m.: Officer requested a case number. - 5:40 p.m.: Caller reported criminal damage, 100 block West Sixth Street. - 6:45 p.m.: Caller requested an officer, 1500 block South Avenue H. - 7...
The 27th Special Operations Wing will conduct a series of prescribed controlled burns at Melrose Air Force Range over the next 60 days. The fires will clear vegetation amounts in targeted areas to reduce the risk of wildfires caused by training or lightning. Dates will vary, based on weather conditions. Information: 784-4131....
Our high school class got together over the weekend. It's not one of the typical anniversary years. We just like being together, we cherish our dear old PHS, and we decided we can have a 31-year reunion if we'd like. The calendar pages turn, life has mountains and valleys, and we come and go, moving through events and careers. It's the wonderful flow of life. Summertime always brings plenty of that movement. High school graduates are off to college. College graduates are heading to parts unknown to take exciting new jobs. I...
